Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nigrimontium
ID:
721382

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Herm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 223 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720715

Common Names

  • Black Mountain Herniaria
  • Herniaria Nigrimontium
  • Black Mountain Rupturewort

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Description

Herniaria nigrimontium (also called Black Mountain Rock-rose, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen, mat-forming shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places, including rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Herniaria nigrimontium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a lawn substitute. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herniaria nigrimontium is small and white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herniaria nigrimontium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Herniaria nigrimontium

Herniaria nigrimontium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Herniaria nigrimontium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herniaria nigrimontium?

Herniaria nigrimontium

What is the common name of Herniaria nigrimontium?

Black Mountain Herniaria

What is the habitat of Herniaria nigrimontium?

Herniaria nigrimontium is found in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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